Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Comprising a vine-leaf panel with frond detailing; arched swan's neck and head above forming the attachment hook. 128 grams, 72 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Including a standing figure of Fortuna, profile bust of Mercury in petasos, perching bird, and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.3 grams total, 8-14 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Comprising rivets, two flat discs connected with a round-section shaft type, one flat and one D-section raised disc connected with a round-section shaft type, one with a domed incised disc and one with a D-shaped bottom. 118 grams total, 15-23 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 795 grams total, 8.4-12.8 cm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, by analogy with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting - red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

Mixed group of beads, including some amulets. 48 grams total, 1-25 mm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio architectural column and horse with one foreleg raised, tethered by the bridle; chipped; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.59 grams, 13 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Including a tubular bead with median collars, stamp seal and other types. 36.4 grams total, 20-66 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Each terminal formed as a stylised phallus, a single pair of testicles in raised relief between. 10.5 grams, 40 mm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Elongated body with lateral testes, remains of a suspension loop above. 4.6 grams, 34 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.85 grams, 12 mm



Ex London gentlemans collection, 1990s.

Ovoid in section with knop to the base and rounded rim, ribbed band to the equator. 205 grams, 12.4 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Including discoid, rectangular and other types with impressed Greek and other legends, standing figures and other designs. 10.2 grams total, 13-24 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.